Questions and Responses - BPM054581.pdf
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- BPM054581
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- Baltimore County, National CDP, Maryland
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This Questions and Responses document pertains to the Maryland procurement BPM054581 for MPT C3850 upgrade Cisco network infrastructure. The project involves procuring two Cisco C9300X-48TX-M switches to replace end-of-life Cisco C3850 switches, including racking, cabling, and full configuration. The scope encompasses migrating existing configurations from the C3850 to C9300X switches with necessary syntax updates, installing C9300X 8-port 1/10/25G SFP+ network modules, connecting four 10GBASE Active Optical SFP+ cables (10m) to the new switches and MPT Sophos firewall, reconnecting all existing patch cables and fiber optic connections, and validating end-to-end connectivity. The contractor must ensure the new switches are fully operational and properly integrated with the existing Nexus N7K-C7004 infrastructure. MPT intends to award the contract and move forward in early 2026, with all due dates aligned to this timeline.
The Questions and Responses document addresses inquiries from bidders regarding the technical specifications, project requirements, and implementation details. This file typically contains clarifications from the procurement authority regarding scope ambiguities, technical standards, configuration requirements, and integration protocols to ensure all prospective bidders have consistent understanding of project expectations and deliverables prior to proposal submission.
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Solicitation Title: MPT C3850 upgrade Cisco Solicitation No. BPM054581 Questions and Responses
Item No.
Question Response
1 Do you have drawings of the existing architecture so that we may be able to quote for this project? Would also let me know if you have credentials for the existing 3850 switches? If there aren't drawings, I may need to ask more questions or visit the site if possible.
Yes, we have drawings of the existing architecture— please see the attached file.
Yes, we also have login credentials for the existing Cisco 3850 switches.
2 We wanted to know whether MPT will provide a pricing template for this opportunity or are the bidders free to use their own?
Bidders are free to use their own; however, only provide pricing for the items that are requested, no additions.
3 Will MPT provide Furnished Equipment/Laptops? No. MPT will not provide furnished equipment or laptops.
4 Will MPT grant access to the existing network or provide pre-check show outputs? (This is required for validating end-to-end connectivity post-migration.)
Yes, MPT will grant access if requested.
5 Regarding the item "Connect 4 10GBASE Active Optical SFP+ cables (10m) to the new switches and MPT Sophos firewall", is this a new connection or existing? We need clarity on the scope of work involving the C9300X and the MPT Sophos firewall.
This is an upgrade of an existing connection. Currently, there is a 1Gb RJ45 Ethernet connection between the Cisco 3850 switch stack and the Sophos firewall (2 HA units). As part of this project, the existing connection will be upgraded to a 10Gb fiber connection.
We request that the contractor install the 10GBASE Active Optical SFP+ modules on the new switches, route and connect the fiber cables, and—with assistance from MPT—configure and test the new connections to the Sophos firewall. The goal is for the firewall and the new switches to have an established, tested fiber connection
Solicitation Title: MPT C3850 upgrade Cisco Solicitation No. BPM054581 Questions and Responses in place. The remaining firewall-side configuration will then be completed by a Sophos engineer.
6 Are the new and existing cables long enough to facilitate migration to the new switches?
yes
7 Is a PDU and racking space available near the existing switches? yes
8 Is an existing network topology diagram available which can be updated with new infrastructure?
Yes, attached
9 Could you please provide clarification on the term "System Documentation" under the deliverables section?
System Documentation refers to the technical documentation delivered at the completion of the project. This includes updated network diagrams, configuration summaries for the installed equipment, connection details (including ports and fiber links), and any relevant notes required to support ongoing operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
10 We would like to respectfully request consideration for a waiver to allow businesses who are not Master Contractors to bid. .
Only vendors who are Master Contractors are permitted to submit a bid. A waiver will not be accepted.
11 Can you please advise the duration term for Smartnet PN: CON- ROB-C93X4TXM? ( 1 year, 3 years or etc)?
1 year
Vendor Name: _________________________________________ Acknowledgement (signature): _____________________________
****Submit this acknowledgement with your bid.
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